胡思乱想

hú sī luàn xiǎng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

没有根据地瞎想，或不切实际地胡乱思考。

To indulge in wild, unfounded, or fanciful thoughts; to let one's imagination run wild.

常用于形容一个人心不在焉、过度担忧或做不切实际的幻想，带有贬义或调侃色彩。

Often used to describe someone who is absent-minded, overly worried, or indulging in unrealistic fantasies, with a derogatory or teasing tone.

1 别再胡思乱想了，事情没那么糟糕。(Don't let your imagination run wild; things aren't that bad.)
2 他整天胡思乱想，也不好好工作。(He spends all day daydreaming and doesn't work properly.)
3 晚上一个人在家容易胡思乱想。(Being alone at home at night easily leads to wild thoughts.)
4 考试前别胡思乱想，会影响发挥。(Don't overthink before the exam; it will affect your performance.)
5 她总是胡思乱想，觉得别人在议论她。(She always imagines things, thinking others are talking about her.)

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